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JSmooth / Jon (I wasn't sure which one is appropiate so I've covered all bases by going for both!),
I'm loving this thread - major kudos for taking the time out to do it.
Anyways with the very much sincere flattery over hopefully I can fire you a question you don't mind answering.
MF Dom,
Please call me Jon. By the way flattery will get you everywhere, as I so often tell women. You are welcome, and I am always happy to take some time out to help where I can.
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First off my name is Dom and I'm 25, English but I've just moved to Australia with my work for 3 years. Due to the fact I don't have a massive social circle over here yet, although I'm already making solid headway in that respect and its not a major concern for me, I thought I'd give internet dating a go as a simple way to (hopefully) meet some decent birds.
My main issue with the internet dating is how I come across on the profile, there after I'm not especially worried. On the picture front I'm not massively concerned as I have a professional photo of me from work and looks have never been a major issue for me plus I've got loads of other cool photos so that's fine, its just the content or more specifically who I'm after.
Half the reason I signed up for internet dating is because I'm a bit bored of meeting girls who look pretty enough but I have nothing in common with. So I thought I'd try and portray that across and was just wondering how you think I'm doing particularly whether I sound like a bit too much of a tool. So here goes
Thanks in advance
I can see what you are getting at now. I can appreciate what you are doing because mostly I use online dating to screen people that are more of matches to what I am looking for regarding a long term relationship. It's good that you already have some professional photos so let's take a look at what you have written.
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Dom
About me:
It's been proven that every human's genes are 99.9% identical, so don't even think about looking at my profile and thinking 'I don't think I've got much in common with him'; science has long since proven that's just not true.
However, if you're really concerned about that 0.1% then here's some fun facts about me:-
I like this part. It is original it catches my attention and makes me want to keep reading. This is a good way to start an online profile since there is usually a lot of facts to read through.
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- I treat everyday as a schoolday and try to learn something new each day. I always try and have a hobby that involves learning to do something new I'm currently on a photography course so I can take awe-inspiring photos as I like pretending I'm a creative mind.
- Most of the time you'll probably find me reading books, listening to music or doing something music related; I've spent the last year teaching myself to play the guitar and think nothing beats a night out than the SPAM you get at a good gig.
To continue with the somewhat cocky and playful attitude that you are potraying here and to keep it fun I think I might add something after the guitar bit. I would say something like,
"I don't take requests... =)" This is again to just show you being fun and playful about it.
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- I try and take every opportunity available to me and keep the what could go wrong thoughts to a minimum. Because of this I've worked in 4 continents although I've had to go overseas on my own which means missing my family and friends but I've seen so many more cool things than if I was sat on the couch that I don't regret it.
- I make sure I go out on the weekends with my friends especially if there's singstar involved; I'm willing to take up any challenge out there but you'll need to bring your A game if you want to beat me at Complicated;
NICE!
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- I look after myself by cooking from fresh most nights (my Grandad was a baker so there's some cooking pedigree in me!) and I also play loads of soccer. I can balance the ball on my neck and take my t-shirt with the ball still there - one day this skill is going to save my life. maybe.
- I like a bit of an adventure - I've just got into scuba diving, it's really weird, quite scary but its the closest I'm ever going to get to going to another world
- And finally a pointless random fact - I've played a San Francisco police officer in a Bollywood movie.
Again, we have some skills that we know you have. We get to see that you are funny and playful. You have some very rich and deep life experiences for the women to relate to. I feel that you have conveyed your personality pretty well to the point I can practically see you sitting across from me. GOOD.
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What I'm Looking For
I've got a wide variety of friends some are really arty and cool in their interests and really into travelling, music, art and (god bless them) can be too cool for school or anything mainstream (sport, pop, crap tele) and then I've got some who just love to party, have never read a book in their life and will sit and happily sit around watching MTV all day and plenty of friends in between.
I think I fall somewhere in the middle, I try not to dismiss anything just because its either a bit weird and different or just because everybody likes it and I want to be different.
I like how you are conveying that you have different types of friends and so that you aren't labeled under a certain "Type" of person that women have a tendency of doing.
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I'd like to meet someone who's the same, who's into their cultural stuff like gigs, films, going out and seeing the world, taking photos of men with 80's mullets whilst they're not looking, but who also doesn't dismiss something just because its not especially cool or if its sporty.
If you fit that bill in return I'll make you laugh or smile approximately every 7.8s, teach you how to make great pastry and introduce you to loads of cool music.
Saying that if you wear converse or floral dresses, message me anywhere as there is no accounting for good taste in my book.
Awesome! I usually have something in my profile that says if you are tall I give brownie points or if you are outgoing I give you extra points. These little qualifications are good to use and help a lot when people go to contact you. Expect messages saying I WEAR CONVERSE! To immediately try and qualify to you.
Nice job!
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P.S.
The first para came from the link below although I reworded it so noone will find it on google
I think every PUA should have a read of this page to see some absolutley hilarious personals from London:-
Oooh my link doesn't work as I don't have enough posts if you do wnat to see it just say, here's my favourite:-
My last husband was a loser. If you’re not a loser please reply. Woman, 40. Incredibly simple criteria.
I am sure it's an interesting ad.
You have all the major components of a good Profile. You have described yourself and your personality. I feel like I know you after reading that and that is what we need an instant connection of rapport from the woman reading it for buy in.
You have done and equally good job of describing the type of woman that you are after. It was smart of you to insert qualifications to make it easy for her to reply and give her and "IN" so to speak.
You were playful throughout the profile being a bit funny here and there which is always good I think. You even called the reader to action at the end of you profile to contact you and that is very easily overlooked.
Of course you say that you have good and professional pictures of you so that won't be an issue. I think you are good here. You have put together a good profile that is very specific to you, detailed, easy to read, catches the eye, and calls the reader to action. It's apparent that you have either done this before or been paying attention to various articles or posts about how to write a good profile.
Excellent job man. If you need any help later on I'll be here.
Jon
CHAT
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